BLEOCIN

Bleocin Information

Bleocin (often known under the name of Bleomycin as well) is an antineoplastic drug that acts by hindering the growth and spread of malignant cells within the organism.

Bleocin Indications

Bleocin is typically employed in the treatment of patients suffering from several types of cancer, such as testicular cancer, lymphomas as well as skin cancer of the head, neck, vulva, cervix or penis. In some situations, Bleocin may also be prescribed as part of the treatment for malignant pleural effusion.

Health care professionals may prescribe a treatment with Bleocin for other medical conditions as well.

Bleocin Warnings

Patients may be administered Bleocin only under the direct supervision of a specialized health care professional, authorized and with experience in handling and administering chemotherapeutic drugs.

Use of Bleocin in patients suffering from respiratory problems or kidney disease may not be recommended. Also, in the case of patients that have previously undergone radiation or Bleomycin therapies the prescribing health care professional may adjust the dosage or may prescribe a different medication.

Research has shown that Bleocin may harm an unborn baby. As such, usage of this drug during pregnancy should be avoided. You should consult with your personal physician and employ an appropriate birth control method for the duration of the therapy. Regarding breast feeding, it is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk; in order to avoid any effect it may have on a nursing infant it is recommended that breast feeding is discontinued for the duration of the treatment.

Bleocin Intake Guidelines

Bleocin may only be administered under the direct supervision of an authorized health care provider, specialized in the handling and administration of drugs employed in chemotherapy. While following a treatment course with this drug, you may be required to undergo regular testing of the blood as well as other tests in order to monitor the therapy effects as well as to detect any possible side effects that may develop.

Bleocin Dosage

The exact Bleocin dosage and intake schedule will be determined by the prescribing health care professional depending on the type of cancer being treated as well as on a number of other factors that are particular to your case. The medication dosage may vary from one case to another; as such, it is strongly advised that you only take the dosage prescribed for you at the recommended intervals. A different dosage or a different intake schedule may not yield the expected results or may lead to the appearance of severe complications.

Bleocin Overdose

In case you receive the Bleocin doses in a hospital setting, under the supervision of a specialized health care professional, the risks of being affected by an overdose with this drug are very low. If you have received permission to take this medicine in the comfort of your home, it is strongly advised that you never exceed the recommended Bleocin dosage. This may result in an increased risk of side effects or in an exacerbation of these if already present. As such, it is highly recommended that if you suspect an overdose with this drug you immediately contact your personal health care professional or the local emergency room in order to obtain medical attention.

Bleocin Missed Dose

If you have missed a dose of Bleocin, you should consult with your personal physician as soon as you remember in order to determine what course of action to follow. This may result in an alteration of the therapy results, and in most cases further action needs to be taken in order to correct the situation. In order to minimize the risks of missing any Bleocin doses it is advised to discuss with your personal health care professional and set up a strict intake schedule.

Bleocin Side Effects

In most cases, no unwanted symptoms will appear during a treatment course with this medicine. However, treatment with Bleocin may cause the appearance of side effects in some patients. The most severe of these, which require immediate medical attention and in most cases a discontinuation of the therapy are allergic reactions manifested through hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue or breathing difficulties caused by a closed throat. Other severe situations may appear as well, characterized by the manifestation of such symptoms as dizziness, confusion, chills and fever.

A larger percent of the patients may experience mild side effects; these should be brought to the attention of a health care professional as well, but they do not require the discontinuation of the treatment. Such unwanted effects may include hair loss, nail changes, skin affections or changes (such as redness, darkening, tenderness or hardening of the skin), itching or pain at the site of the tumor, vomiting, weight loss, decrease of the appetite, mouth sores. Other symptoms are also possible. It is advised to discuss with your personal physician regarding any unexpected / uncommon effects that you may experience while following a therapy with Bleocin.

Bleocin Drug Reactions

Bleocin may interact with certain types of medication. In some cases, patients who are also following a treatment course with other medication or who have just finished one may find themselves unable to start a therapy with Bleocin, or will require special consideration from the prescribing health care provider when determining the appropriate dosage.

Most commonly this is the situation of patients that are currently undergoing radiation therapy, or that have just recently finished such a therapy. Patients that have taken Bleocin in the past may also require special dosing or may not be able to start another treatment course with this medication. For further information regarding this medication’s drug interactions you should contact a pharmacist, a doctor or a nurse.